SENCo

John Wood School & Nursery; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Wellbeing support (24/7 EAP)

CycleShare salary sacrifice

Private healthcare after one year

Collaboration across Trust academies

Job summary

John Wood School & Nursery is recruiting a SENCo to support its primary-school SEND provision. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEND, developing provision and helping colleagues deliver inclusive practice in partnership with families and external professionals.

It is a three-day post, with some flexibility considered, starting 1 January 2027. Applicants need QTS and the specified SENCO qualification or must be working towards it; an enhanced DBS check and UK work eligibility are

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• NPQ for SENCOs or National Award for SEN Coordination, or working towards the required qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check and UK work eligibility are required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Three-day post with some flexibility starting 1 January 2027.
• Experience leading or developing SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in a primary school.
• Lead or develop SEND provision and inclusive practice.
• Support colleagues to deliver inclusive practice in partnership with families and external professionals.

Skills

SEND legislation

Guiding colleagues

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationships with families

Compassionate approach

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

NPQ for SENCOs / National Award for SEN Coordination (or working towards)

Job description

John Wood School & Nursery is recruiting a SENCo to support its primary-school SEND provision. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEND, developing provision and helping colleagues deliver inclusive practice in partnership with families and external professionals. It is a three-day post, with some flexibility considered, starting 1 January 2027. Applicants need QTS and the specified SENCO qualification or must be working towards it; an enhanced DBS check and UK work eligibility are required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

What's required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• NPQ for SENCOs, National Award for SEN Coordination, or currently working towards the required qualification

Experience

• Supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school
• Leading or developing SEND provision

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and inclusive practice
• Supporting, guiding and inspiring colleagues
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals
• Compassionate, proactive and solution-focused approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children and young people's welfare

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What's offered

• Training, leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Collaborative work and knowledge-sharing across Trust academies
• Free confidential wellbeing support through a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• CycleShare scheme through salary sacrifice
• Private healthcare after one year of service, subject to annual renewal arrangements on 31 May